Senior Consultant
Resume:
Christopher Calhoun
Atlanta, GA 30310
*******@*****.*** 404-***-****
IT Strategy/Systems Integration • Business Analysis • Media and News Production Marketing/Customer Engagement • Business Development
Experienced professional with several years of experience across multiple industries with varies levels on experience in Information Technology, News and Media, Marketing and Customer Engagement, Project Management, and Operational Analysis. Uncompromising ethics and transparent communications underpin business-focused value propositions that leverage competitive advantage via top quality service. Skilled in optimizing teams dynamics, uniting diverse agendas to a common goal, and harnessing strategic and operational drivers to deliver results.
My core competencies include:
IT Strategy/Implementation
Google Apps/Deployment
Systems Intergration
Google Analytics
Network Management
Cloud Archecture/VMWare
Research/Economic Analysis
Data Analysis
Consultative Selling
Staff Management
Social Media Marketing/Event Promotions
News and Media Production
Efficiency Improvements
VOIP Design/Implementation
Brand Development
Client Management
Linux/Windows OS
Career Experience
IMHOTEP PCS - Atlanta, GA, 2014– Present
IT Consultant - Responsible for developing solutions that facilitate integration between enterprise systems, Infrastructure, Networking, applications, VOIP telephony, Cloud technology and system’s design to increase the productivity of a business/organization by reducing their capital and operation cost via solutions that utilize various applications and services (Microsoft, Linux, SIP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VMware, Google Apps for Work as well as Open Source based applications and services.
CNN – Atlanta, GA, 2014– 2015
CNN Remote Editor – Responsible for securing the best location (CNN bureau or truck, vendor studio, vendor truck, or affiliate station) for guest live and taped interviews while considering quality and budget constraints for all CNN networks and features departments. Responsibilities included coordination and connection of IFB to assigned control room for SKPE, Cisco, DNG, LiveLink, and streambox remotes. Managed HD and SD traffic on dedicated fiber lines between NY, DC, LA, and Atlanta. Supported and troubleshoot all transmission and managed traffic during transmission failures.
CNN – Atlanta, GA, 2010 – Present
CNN Production Assistant – Responsible for Logging and submitting highlights of various professional and collegiate sporting events to assist the sports editors in the creations of the highlight video packages to be submitted to CNN and its various affiliates.
AT&T – Atlanta, GA, 2011 – 2012
Sales Solution Consultant for the industry leader in telecommunications. Contracting and selling product solutions in to small and mid-market businesses in designated market areas. Develop sales documentation, activity reports, and sales forecast to increase revenue and market share. Contribute to the growth and strategic plans of the company through retention and growth of the AT&T solutions including wireline, wireless, mobility applications, managed internet services, MPLS networks, VOIP, SaaS, PaaS, CaaS, and cloud architecture.
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS – Atlanta, GA, 2011 – 2012
Management Trainee for the industry leader and largest rental Car Company in North America with over 65,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion dollars. Assisted the management staff with logistical planning and daily operations of a Fleet of 170+ vehicles, Tasked with implementing a strategic fleet plan to meet the daily rental needs of a diverse group of customers that included Major Car Dealerships, Body shops, Corporate Accounts and multiple insurance replacements.
CJC Consulting Group, Inc. – Atlanta, GA, 2005 – 2011
Director of Sales and Client Services for an Atlanta Metro consulting firm. Developed turn-key business solutions including, cost reduction strategies, operational efficiencies, and sales growth strategies. Identify revenue opportunities with new and existing customers. Structured strategic proposals, negotiate business terms, and closed sales transactions. Leverage market knowledge and experience to help customers maximize their returns on capital assets.
Earthlink, Inc – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta, GA, 2000 – 2005
Senior Manager Sales and Service for EarthLink Inc., a principal Internet Service Provider. Successfully trained, developed, and managed a division of 175 technology sales and service professionals. Oversaw the support service delivery for the Atlanta Contact Center and trained outsource centers domestically and internationally. Projected, created and maintained Sales & Service Department annual budget of $13.5 million. Partnered with Sales Strategy & Product team to test new product launches, promotional pricing, value added services and direct mail marketing campaigns. Demonstrated success in developing the Sales and Service strategy with C-level executives to increase shareholder value and achieve revenue goals.
Fadaway, Inc. – Atlanta, GA, 1992-2000
Sales Manager, for a marketing company that supports Fortune 500 clientele. Researched and analyzed potential markets that Supported Brand Development Group with analysis and strategy in accordance to policy and budgets. Established growth plans for individual accounts and personally managed account calls throughout the United States. Projected accrued and reconciled financial plans for major accounts which included Champs Sport Company. Planned, coordinated, and attended tradeshows throughout the U.S.
Borden, INC. – Columbus, OH, 1989-1992
Marketing and Sales Analyst, for a Fortune 500 consumer package goods company; Lead and Manage Brand development and Brand building efforts including strategic planning, promotion, pricing and program development for Refrigerated and Custom products division to drive sales, volume and profit goals. Develop quarterly sales and marketing forecast for C-level stakeholders to gain alignment on key initiatives focused on profit goals and increased shareholder value. Research and analyzed the Nielsen Reports to manage market share of the company’s refrigerated cheese and custom private label products to determine opportunities for increased market share.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/ Marketing (1988)
Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta, GA
Certificates
Computing for Data Analysis
Coursera (John Hopkins University)
Data Analysis
Coursera (John Hopkins University)
Programming For Everybody (Python)
Coursera (University of Michigan)
Understanding Media by Understanding Google
Coursera (Northwestern University)
Organizations
Volunteer Member for Operation Hope
Advisory Board Member - Atlanta Technical College School of Business Technology
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps For Work, Linux, Windows, Windows Server, Active Directory, VOIP (SIP) Technology
Knowledgeable of MySQL, PHP, Web Analytics, Python programming language, R language
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